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FBB Baumann Foundation

Preselected recipients only Claremont, California · EIN 208483351

FBB Baumann Foundation is a private foundation in Claremont, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $67,500 and the largest $110,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $61,000 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$70,5102$22,852
2024$61,0002$21,802
2025$135,0002$26,752

How to apply

FBB Baumann Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What FBB Baumann Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$135,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of la Verne
La Verne, CA
Support of the university choral deparatment, travel scholarships-youth educational$110,000
House of Ruth
Claremont, CA
Counseling,educational and work placement assistance, and temporary sheltler for victims of domestic abuse and their children.$25,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does FBB Baumann Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does FBB Baumann Foundation give?

$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $67,500.

Who runs FBB Baumann Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Frederick Bbbaumann (President) and Julianne Baumann (Secretary).

What does FBB Baumann Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.

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